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Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0684813084
ISBN-13: 9780684813080
Jun 1996
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
462 pages
Language: English |
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Synopsis
An examination of the national political campaign of 1996, which was written even before it began! Now updated to discuss the election and its aftermath, THE CHOICE exposes how political money, public opinion polling, attack advertising, handlers, consultants, and staff too often drive modern presidential politics.
| Size | | Length: | 462 pages | | Height: | 10.0 in | | Width: | 6.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.5 in | | Weight: | 27.2 oz |
Industry Reviews
"Woodward's starkly contrasting portraits of the Republican and Democratic presidential contenders represent a first-rate piece of reporting....Far and away the most fascinating portions of 'The Choice' concern Bob and Elizabeth Dole rather than Bill and Hillary Clinton. The Doles gave Woodward a surprising amount of entree into their lives, and...Woodward made the most of it as reporter and author..."
Washington Post Book World - David J. Garrow (06/30/1996)
"I have no idea whether any book that is created with the Woodwardian method is more likely to corrupt than clarify the public's understanding of high matters. If forced to choose (another choice!) I'd rather have the book than not. I guess. But it's an unpleasant choice to have to make."
New York Times Book Review - Michael Lewis (07/28/1996)
"All told, Woodward's many odd decisions add up to a work of flickering credibility, conflicting aims and lively, emotionally charged observations. The miracle of Woodward's talent is that despite his flaws as a thinker, stylist, journalist, and bookie, he has a wonderfully wicked eye. His portrait lens captures many definitive snapshots of Washington's players that you'll want to snug away in your campaign album."
Nation - Lynn Phillips (09/09/1996)
"The engaging aspect of Woodward's reportorial style is the feeling...that we're sitting in on secret meetings in the Oval Office and environs."
San Francisco Chronicle - Patricia Holt
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